Families can discover a palette of possibilities with a range of colour themed activities at the British Motor Museum during half term from 11 – 26 February 2023. Children can take a colourful stroll through the Museum with the Colour Creator Trail, build a colourful ‘ArtBot’, enjoy a family Colour in the Collection tour and take part in Science of Colour shows with the Museum’s resident scientists, Professor Pickle and Doctor Pumpkin.

The Colour Creator Trail takes place every day. Children can pick up their ‘Colour Creator’ Trail and embark on a vibrant journey around the Museum. They can even mix up their own colours on the way! Reward stickers are given to those with the correct answers.

Colourful ArtBot also runs every day when children can build an ingenious ‘ArtBot’, using a cup, tape, paper and pens, different weights, and battery motor. Children can then watch the completed ArtBot weave their own unique and colourful artwork as it moves!

The Colour in the Collection family tour takes place at the weekends on 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 February at 11.30am and 1.30pm when Professor Pickle or Doctor Pumpkin will take families on this fun and interactive family tour.

The Science of Colour Show runs during the week from 13-17 and 20-24 Feb at 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm with Professor Pickle and Doctor Pumpkin. Children can help the scientists explore the fascinating secrets behind the science of colour and decide what colour to paint their latest great invention.

Emma Rawlinson, Life Long Learning Officer at the British Motor Museum said “It’s all about colour this half term with plenty of hands-on fun activities for families to enjoy. Our Science of Colour show lasts around 30 minutes and will both amaze and fascinate children of all ages!”.

The Museum has frozen its 2022 visitor prices for 2023. Museum entry is just £40 for a family in advance or £44 on the day, £14.50 for adults in advance or £16 on the day, £12.50 for concessions in advance or £14 on the day, £9 for children (5-16 years) in advance or £10 on the day and under 5s are FREE. There is also the option to Gift Aid or donate your entry fee and get an Annual Pass in return, at no extra cost.

All family activities are included in Museum admission and run on a drop in basis, just visit the Family Activity station on arrival to find out what is going on when. All activities are suitable for 3+ years with adult supervision, unless otherwise specified. No need to pre-book; just sign up when you arrive on the day. Bookings for the morning shows open at 10am and for the afternoon shows at 12.15pm.